Italy
Sicilia
Messina
Taormina is a comune in the provincia of Messina, Sicilia with a population of 10,480 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 231 passengers departing from Taormina arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.taormina.me.itAddress
c.so Umberto, 217
98039 Taormina
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Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Taormina204m5,194
- Chianchitta-Trappitello40m4,186
- Mazzeo10m522
- Villagonia11m142
- Mazzarò18m125
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Spisone16m28
- Palì110m12
Population and Migration
This chart shows annual resident population, US arrivals (1830 to 1912), and international migration (2001 to present). Not all data is available for every period, so gaps are normal.
The population has grown 258% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1912 with 60 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 5% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
231
1830–1912
Peak year
1912
60 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Taormina recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Taormina.